First dovetails

While tinkering in the garage the other night while the temps were above freezing I decided to try dovetails for the first time. I Cut the tails with the bandsaw and the tails with a wimpy coping saw. I found it to be very therapeutic but then I realized that to do it right it it is going to cost me a few more new tools. I see a dovetail saw and some chisels in my future

Keep on working on your dovetails. Read books, watch videos and practice, practice and more practice.But it’s true: a dovetail saw and some good chisels will help a lot.Accurate layout and precise transferring are also part of getting sharp and clean dovetails.